Voda Idea plans to raise about Rs 45,000 cr via equity

Vodafone Idea board on Tuesday approved a fund-raise of up to Rs 20,000 crore through a combination of equity and equity-linked instruments, the crisis-ridden telco said, adding promoters will also participate in the proposed equity raise. Overall, Vodafone Idea plans to raise around Rs 45,000 crore through a mix of equity and debt, the company said. The company has been fighting a desperate battle for survival — it has a debt of Rs 2.1 lakh crore and is reporting quarterly losses, amid massive subscriber churn.